It turns over but it will not start?

Tiny
VSTROUSE77
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  • 1997 FORD EXPLORER
  • 4.0L
  • V6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 174,000 MILES
Driving truck on freeway I had no acceleration for a second then it came back. I got off of freeway came to a stop and it shut off. It turns over but it won't start. Has no codes. It's getting gas. It's getting spark. I don't know what the issue is. It's not the alternator or battery. Please help.
Thursday, May 8th, 2025 AT 8:05 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the engine may have had a mechanical failure, how does it sound when cranking over? can you upload a short video so I can tell for sure what's going on?

Here is a video to help us find out what the problem is:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXLJbuAZ4CE&t

Please go over this guide as well:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please go over these guides and get back to us.

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Saturday, May 10th, 2025 AT 12:09 PM

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